From the Luton News 13th July 1916.  OLD CELTIC FOOTBALLER KILLED IN THE GREAT BATTLE. Among the families plunged into sorrow in Luton as the result of the big battle begun on July 1st, is that of Mr and Mrs C T Armstrong, whose son, Pte Frederick Armstrong of the 7th Beds Regiment, has died from wounds received in that action. The sad news was conveyed to Mrs Armstrong in a letter from her son, Charles, also a private in the 7th Beds dated the 3rd July.  He had previously written telling his parents that his brother was wounded and then, bowed down with his own grief, he had despatched the last communication exhorting his mother to bear her loss bravely and to try and realise the devotion and self-sacrifice of the one who has gone.  Charles tells of the sorrow of his comrades and also conveys their sympathy to the bereaved.  As recently as five weeks ago, Pte F Armstrong was at  home on leave and was then fit and well. He was 20 years of age and single.  For some years previous to enlistment he had been in the employ of Messrs H Clarke and Son, the well known butchers of Adelaide Street and he joined up at the outbreak of war.  He was a member of the Celtic Football Club (the local butchers' club) and is the second player belonging to that organisation who has lost his life in action.  He went out to the Front in May of last year.  Pte C J Wilmot, of the A.S.C, the husband of deceased's sister, wrote on July 4th notifying his safe arrival back at the seat of war, after a brief furlough and adds "I have some very sad news to tell you - Poor Fred is killed but Charles his brother, in the transport of the 7th Beds is quite all right.  I have seen him today.  Try to keep brave and remember Fred died an honourable death, doing his duty to protect mother and all of you from the devilish enemy, who have made yours a living death had he reached England.  These sacrifices must be made to protect you and the children, as always remember him with pride and think of him as dying for the protection of you and his country.".  Letter from the Chaplain.  The following letter has been received from the Rev. G Jarvis Smith, Wesleyan Chaplain.  Dear Mr and Mrs Armstrong.  It is with the very deepest and sincere regret that I have to write to you of the death of your son, Frederick.  He was killed in action on Saturday, 1st July.  I saw his brother soon after I conveyed the news to him and I expect he has written you before this.  It is very difficult to write to you and I have had far too many of these sad letters to write just lately.  I'm afraid the world will never be the same place again now he has been torn from your side.  I can only hope and pray that all the comfort and consolation which we associate with the name of Jesus Christ may be granted unto you in this sad hour.  I am pleased to be able to tell you that I was able to find the body of your son and he was given a Christian burial.  A cross will be erected as soon as possible.  Signed G Jarvis Smith